M1.7 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Skillountos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 19:17:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Skillountos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-22 19:17:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Skillountos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Brina

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.57370, 21.63895

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 358 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 361 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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